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11th May 2026
Ellisons strengthens residential property team with specialist leasehold enfranchisement hire
Ellisons has strengthened its Residential Property team with the appointment of Sarah Osborne as a Senior Associate, based in the firm’s Bury St Edmunds office. Sarah joins Ellisons…
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30th April 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Guide for Residential Landlords
What Residential Landlords Need to Know The private rented sector is entering a period of significant reform. From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 will introduce…
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15th April 2026
Conditional Contracts in Property: A Practical Guide for Buyers, Sellers and Developers
Conditional contracts are agreements that become binding or enforceable only when a specific event occurs. Such documents are used as they can add flexibility and protection to both…
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10th February 2026
Cap for ground rent in England and Wales announced
Great news for leaseholders and conveyancers as from 27 January 2026, the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published to cap ground rent at £250 a year…
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23rd October 2025
Should You Downsize in Retirement? Key Points to Consider Before Making the Move
With the next Budget on the horizon, more retirees are reportedly reviewing their property assets and planning ahead. At Ellisons, we have seen a noticeable increase in clients…
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8th October 2025
Should You Sell “As-Is” or Refurbish First?
When facing the decision whether to sell a property in its current condition or invest in refurbishment before marketing it, property owners in Essex and Suffolk must weigh…
News
18th November 2024
Ellisons strengthens its Residential Conveyancing team in Colchester
Ellisons has strengthened its Colchester-based Residential Conveyancing team with the appointment of Marion Knocker and Kelly Mclean. Marion Knocker, who joins as Legal Director, brings over 20 years…
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7th November 2024
Autumn Budget: The increase in the Higher Rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax
What has changed? Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first formal budget on behalf of the new Labour Government on the 30th October 2024 and announced that as of…
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28th August 2024
The first Bank of England rate cut in four years
At the beginning of August, the Bank of England announced a cut in the base rate of 0.25% from 5.25% to 5% - the first rate cut in…
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30th July 2024
What affects to expect on the process of obtaining possession under the new Labour government
Landlords may occasionally find it necessary to recover possession of their property from their tenant. As such, the process of obtaining vacant possession of a residential property can…